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March 2026
ACHS Purim Carnival
Register here for a Wristband that you can pick up at the welcome desk. Each Wristband includes 1 Open Gym session and unlimited games. $30 online (below), $35 at the door. Reduced early online prices are available until Friday, February 27 at 10:00am. Register Online Kids and adults are encouraged to come in costume, and are invited to join our exciting Costume Parade at 11:50am! The Purim Carnival is the annual fundraiser for the Ansche Chesed Hebrew School, and it's…
Find out more »Hametzfest Family Shabbat Dinner
Let us take care of Shabbat dinner the week before Passover! Families with kids are invited to join us for a participatory Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:30 and dinner at 6:15. Open Gym for kids. Register here by Wednesday, March 25
Find out more »May 2026
Boker Tov Tots
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for a light breakfast before the Mishpacha service. We’ll provide the food. Kids can eat and play, and parents will have time to schmooze and get to know one another. Contact Aliza Sebert with any questions. If you are interested in sponsoring Boker Tov Tots, please email Rabbi Yael.
Find out more »June 2026
Graduation Shabbat: Celebratory Aliyah & Kiddush
Join us to celebrate all of our community's graduates -- from 8th grade, high school, college, grad school and beyond! During the Sanctuary service, graduates of any age/stage are invited to join us for a celebratory group aliyah to the Torah. We ask participants to arrive by 10:30am. After services, stick around for Kiddush! RSVP here to join the celebrations by participating in the aliyah or sponsoring kiddush.
Find out more »ACHS Open House for Prospective Hebrew School Families
Thinking about joining Ansche Chesed's Hebrew School... or trying to convince friends or family to join? Come to our Open House and get a taste of what it's like! Parents and children invited -- activities with ACHS teachers and pizza will be provided! Learn more and RSVP by contacting Education Director Aliza Sebert: ASebert@anschechesed.org / 212-865-0600 x 217. Please feel free to send this to anyone who might be interested.
Find out more »Family Summer Sendoff
Join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner on the Roof before folks head off for the summer! Families with kids are invited to join us for a participatory Family Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 5:30 and dinner at 6:00. Register here by Wednesday June 17 at 11am. We'll also say goodbye to Schleppy... and meet Schleppy Jr.!
Find out more »September 2026
Sukkah Decorating Party
Join us on the AC roof to help decorate and beautify our Sukkah! We'll bring art supplies and snacks, you bring the Sukkot simcha - joy! Geared at kids ages 3-10. Teens welcome to volunteer! RSVP here Questions? Contact Aliza.
Find out more »Boker Tov Tots in the Sukkah
Babies, tots, preschool kids and their families are invited to join us for breakfast before the Mishpacha service. We’ll provide the food. Kids can eat and play, and parents will have time to schmooze and get to know one another. RSVP here, walk-ins welcome RSVPs requested by Wednesday, September 23 for our planning, walk-ins also welcome. If you are interested in sponsoring Boker Tov Tots, please email Aliza.
Find out more »October 2026
Family Simchat Torah Celebration
Join us for a FREE light dairy dinner followed by our annual Torah Unroll, dancing and Hakafot with the rest of the AC Community. Stick around for ice cream and popsicles after the second Hakafa! RSVP here
Find out more »Intergenerational Mitzvah Knitting Group
Knitters needed! Please join our intergenerational AC Mitzvah Knitting Group. Bubbies, bring your grandkids; kids - bring your parents. Please RSVP by emailing Emily.
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